Comprehensive logistics company LX Pantos has been recognized for its achievement in establishing a collaborative labor-management culture by winning the Grand Prize in the large enterprise category at the Korean Labor-Management Cooperation Awards.
LX Pantos announced on May 14 that it received the award during the 38th Korean Labor-Management Cooperation Awards ceremony held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Jongno, Seoul.
The event was attended by key figures including Kim Young-hoon, Minister of Employment and Labor; Kim Ji-hyung, Chair of the Economic and Social Labor Council; Son Kyung-sik, President of the Korea Employers Federation; and Kim Dong-myung, President of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions. LX Pantos was represented by CEO Lee Yong-ho, employee representative Park Cha-jun, and CHO Kim Sung-wook.
The Korean Labor-Management Cooperation Awards, organized by the Korea Employers Federation, recognize companies that have contributed to national economic development by fostering a desirable labor-management culture based on mutual cooperation. Since 1989, the federation has annually honored companies that exemplify collaborative labor-management practices.
LX Pantos has been commended for maintaining stable labor-management relations without disputes or strikes for nearly 50 years since its founding in 1977. The company has implemented regular labor-management councils, a junior board focused on younger generations, and an industrial safety and health committee to systematically gather employee feedback.
This proactive approach has established a cooperative labor-management culture that focuses on identifying and resolving issues before conflicts arise, rather than responding reactively.
As labor disputes have emerged as a significant management risk across various industries, LX Pantos' 50-year record of no disputes is highlighted as a model of collaborative labor-management relations.
The company also conducts regular town hall meetings, management forums, and family invitation events to enhance trust and connections among employees and promote a communication-centered organizational culture.
Sustainable management activities, including maternal protection programs, promotion of employment for individuals with disabilities, and social contribution initiatives, have also received positive recognition.
Lee Yong-ho, CEO of LX Pantos, expressed, "We are deeply honored to have our efforts in building a collaborative labor-management culture recognized through this award. We will continue to foster a healthy organizational culture based on mutual trust and communication, and achieve sustainable growth."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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